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Council tables Evans Center lease/RFA decision after applicants raise procurement concerns

5964700 · September 18, 2025
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Summary

City staff proposed reissuing a request-for-applications (RFA) for operation of the Evans Center using an expedited timetable. Applicants and nonprofit representatives raised protests about the prior award and the procurement process; council voted to table the matter and allow a procurement review.

Palm Bay City Council on Thursday tabled a decision to reissue a request for applications (RFA) for operation of the Evans Center after multiple applicants raised procedural concerns about an earlier award and asked for additional review.

City manager Morton presented two options: an expedited RFA (Option 1) with a brief response window and an accelerated award schedule or a longer, more public process (Option 2) with community outreach and vendor walkthroughs. Staff recommended the expedited approach…

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